Legalized Virginia sports betting is ready to colonize. Lawmakers enacted into law a pair of bills, HB 896 and SB 384, that take effect July 1, thus legalizing regulated wagering in Old Dominion. This comes after both the state House and Senate approved the bill in early March and then had the proposal sent back by Gov. Ralph Northam …
April 2020
Why Colorado Could Be A Major Player When Online Betting Begins
For the past two years, legalized sports betting has permeated the country. State-regulated industries have cropped up in bunches along the east coast and in the heart of the Midwest. Forgotten, it seems, is the West. The American frontier. But soon, a gateway will open to what is otherwise an untapped region. The western United …
US Sports Betting Industry Will Recover
The future of the American sports betting industry remains promising, perhaps even record-setting next year, said gaming industry analyst and SpringOwl Asset Management CEO Jason Ader. This year, though, amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down sports with cascading detriment to sportsbooks and sports networks, is about mitigating damage and learning lessons on how …
US Sports Betting Industry Will Recover
The future of the American sports betting industry remains promising, perhaps even record-setting next year, said gaming industry analyst and SpringOwl Asset Management CEO Jason Ader. This year, though, amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down sports with cascading detriment to sportsbooks and sports networks, is about mitigating damage and learning lessons on how …
Storm the Court, Nadal, Charlatan Aim for Derby Position in Arkansas
The first Saturday in May should have brought the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby. Then COVID-19 intervened. Instead, May 2 will bring an important Derby prep race, albeit four months before the Run for the Roses’ new date on Sept. 5. And it will bring a wrinkle. Oaklawn Park officials will split the 1 …
DraftKings Acquires SBTech And Finally Goes Public
Another week of social distancing and quarantining is in the books. Another week closer, hopefully, to the light at the end of the tunnel. We hope everyone is staying safe, smart and sane in these trying times. It used to be that sports provide an outlet from reality. Alas, they remain sidelined. Even casinos could …
Tennessee Sports Betting Could Arrive In July, But Here Are Some Critical Facts
A skilled journalist once wrote, “I think there is a terrible angst on the land, a sense that something ugly is about to happen, an hour-to-hour feeling of nervous anticipation.” That was a bit of correspondence from Hunter S. Thompson to a friend in 1965. Though he was referring to Richard Nixon and not the …
Global Poker Home Series Awarding Largest Online Poker Prize Pool
The largest purse in the history of Global Poker awaits this weekend. On April 26, the sweepstakes-based online poker site wraps up its Global Poker Home Series with the biggest guarantee it has ever offered: a prize pool of SC500,000 during the SC540 Sunday Scrimmage. Not a bad payday during a time of quarantine. What …
New Jersey, Pennsylvania Online Gambling Revenue See Big Uptick In March
This was supposed to be a landmark time of the year. Two of the biggest and flourishing legal sports betting industries were supposed to be reaping the rewards of one of the sporting year’s busiest times: March Madness, MLB, the Masters, and postseason pushes for the NBA and NHL. What an incredible month — certainly one that would produce …
So, What Sports Can You Bet On Legally During The Shutdown?
My dog, a 1-year-old French bulldog named Gunther, has been meticulously judging me, wondering why I spend so much time looking for sports betting options when the industry is on hold. That’s because despite the pause of NBA and NHL seasons, the postponement of the start of MLB, and the uncertain start of NFL season, …
So, What Sports Can You Bet On Legally During The Shutdown?
My dog, a 1-year-old French bulldog named Gunther, has been meticulously judging me, wondering why I spend so much time looking for sports betting options when the industry is on hold. That’s because despite the pause of NBA and NHL seasons, the postponement of the start of MLB, and the uncertain start of NFL season, …
WSOP Officially Postponed Due To Pandemic, But May Return This Fall
The 51st running World Series Of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas has been postponed. The move comes after weeks of rumors and speculation that the largest poker tournament of the year will be delayed or canceled. Caesars Entertainment, operators of WSOP, says the postponement of the tournament is due to the public health emergency involving …
TN, VA Sports Betting Slowly Moving Toward Launch
It remains incredible that each week, despite the lack of sports, we still find ample news surrounding legalized sports betting. Casinos are still shuttered. Major sports are on hiatus. Understandably, sports betting handles and revenues are plummeting. Still, states are powering ahead with legislation and pending launches. Sportsbooks are still landing partnerships. Apparently nothing can …
NFL Draft Betting Is White Hot As It Goes Virtual, Gems Could Still Abound
The NFL Draft was supposed to have been held on a virtual island constructed within the fountain pool of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Instead, it will be held in an archipelago of virtual spaces around the United States, another bi-product of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting daily lives and daily distractions. Even America’s favorite sport …
William Hill CEO Says He Anticipates Return To Normalcy In Due Time
The US gambling industry finds itself in uncharted territory. All professional and collegiate sports are on hiatus. Every single commercial casino (and most tribal properties) around the country has closed, causing a wave of unemployed workers. When historians look back at these few months a decade from now, they will refer to it as a …
William Hill CEO Says He Anticipates Return To Normalcy In Due Time
The US gambling industry finds itself in uncharted territory. All professional and collegiate sports are on hiatus. Every single commercial casino (and most tribal properties) around the country has closed, causing a wave of unemployed workers. When historians look back at these few months a decade from now, they will refer to it as a …
Responsible Gambling Measures Set Now Could Benefit Post-Pandemic Industry
The shutdown of most sporting events due to COVID-19 presents problems and possibilities for the nascent legal gaming industry in the US. Most importantly, whether responsible gambling initiatives will take root or set back measurably during this critical time. So what makes this a potentially dangerous period? Bettors venturing into markets to wager on sports …
Diverse Gambling Offerings Make DraftKings, FanDuel Built To Last
The physical gambling world represents something of a nationwide ghost town: brick-and-mortar casinos shuttered, retail sportsbooks void of traffic, a general eeriness permeating the gaming world. Online, however, another story unfolds: Business is carrying on, mostly for online casinos. And while established brands — such as Golden Nugget and Borgata in New Jersey — have …
With Operators Lined Up, Colorado Sports Betting Still Set For May 1 Launch
Administratively, Colorado is ready. By all accounts, May 1 remains a realistic target date for the launch of legalized sports betting in the Centennial State. Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing mass shutdowns nationwide, despite major sports remaining sidelined, regulators in Colorado such as Division of Gaming Director Dan Hartman agree: “May 1 certainly is, as …
A Look At Unemployment Options For Casino Workers In NV, NJ & MS
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the workforce around the globe, and the US gaming industry is no exception. According to statistics from the Department of Labor, roughly 6.65 million people nationwide have filed for unemployment. With thousands of casino employees suddenly out of work, it’s essential to know the unemployment options that are out there. …
In A Post-Pandemic World, Future Of Legal Sports Betting Is Bright
The future of legal sports betting is bright – and mobile – in spite of society’s struggles, according to Daniel Kustelski, CEO and co-founder Chalkline Sports. US betting and gaming will re-surface from the current COVID-19 crisis stronger than ever, and with a ‘hard shift’ towards mobile and online betting, according to Kustelski. The industry …
In A Post-Pandemic World, Future Of Legal Sports Betting Is Bright
The future of legal sports betting is bright – and mobile – in spite of society’s struggles, according to Daniel Kustelski, CEO and co-founder Chalkline Sports. US betting and gaming will re-surface from the current COVID-19 crisis stronger than ever, and with a ‘hard shift’ towards mobile and online betting, according to Kustelski. The industry …
Gambling Professionals In Nevada Can File For State Unemployment
The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the country. Every industry is affected by business closures and there are record numbers of people being furloughed or laid off. Due to these times, even professional gamblers in Nevada are now allowed to file for unemployment. From Las Vegas to Reno and everywhere in between there are …
Golf Futures And FanDuel’s Masters Fantasy Game Tiding Over Fans This Month
This time of year was supposed to be mecca for sports bettors and fans alike: the NCAA tournament leading into the Masters, officially teeing off the string of golf’s four majors. Alas, the coronavirus pandemic struck. And our thirst for spring golf went unquenched. While The R&A has decided to cancel rather than postpone The Open, the other three majors …
Disappointing News For New York And DC Sports Betting
The quarantine continues. Day… something. We’ve lost count. Though sports are sidelined and casinos are trying to assess reopening plans, the NFL Draft remains on as scheduled (though continuing on as a virtual draft). We have persevered through trying times, and rest assured, the light at the end of the tunnel is out there. The …
Disappointing News For New York And DC Sports Betting
The quarantine continues. Day… something. We’ve lost count. Though sports are sidelined and casinos are trying to assess reopening plans, the NFL Draft remains on as scheduled (though continuing on as a virtual draft). We have persevered through trying times, and rest assured, the light at the end of the tunnel is out there. The …
Who Needs Sports? QuickPicks Offers Fantasy Games On Historical Data
The dearth of live sporting events during the COVID-19 pandemic has left television networks broadcasting vintage games and sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators scrambling to developing markets from the margins. SportAD might have found a solution to its DFS void in emulating those networks. The gaming platform-provider, which this year began offering traditional head-to-head daily …
The Unexpected Resurrection Of US Online Poker
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, Brazilian soccer star Neymar and legendary Australian cricket player Shane Warne live-stream a game of online poker. This heavy-weight match, of course, is a dream scenario. It comes from the mind of Seth Palansky, vice president of corporate communications for Caesars Interactive Entertainment. Palanksy primarily deals with the World Series …
Good Sports Betting News For Esports And The NFL Draft
The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves across the gaming world. As it has been well-documented, the majority of — if not all — casinos in the US have closed their doors. Sports leagues suspended games, canceled seasons and postponed major events. Operators have scrambled to unearth ways in which to at least partially make up …
Good Sports Betting News For Esports And The NFL Draft
The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves across the gaming world. As it has been well-documented, the majority of — if not all — casinos in the US have closed their doors. Sports leagues suspended games, canceled seasons and postponed major events. Operators have scrambled to unearth ways in which to at least partially make up …